Shawarma Chicken Bowl with Super Greens

Name: Shawarma Chicken Bowl with Super Greens
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast (or thighs, if preferred); 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, kale, arugula, romaine); 1/2 cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup pickled red onions; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup hummus (optional); 1 tbsp tahini or yogurt dressing (optional); pickled red onions

9 steps

Updated at: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:28:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories399.1 kcal (20%)

Total Fat28.1 g (40%)

Carbs11.2 g (4%)

Sugars4.4 g (5%)

Protein26.6 g (53%)

Sodium1029.2 mg (51%)

Fiber2.2 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

Step 1

In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne (if using), salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 2

Add the chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more flavor).